Our weekend began with a happy little snow dusting. The snow began falling right when we were getting started on Fun Family Friday! March 7 was Mazen’s half birthday (which HE announced the week before!) and so we took him bowling to celebrate. (You guys know that I always acknowledge my half birthday and I think it’s hilarious that I was not the one to point his out!)
While bowling was fun, he was really in it for the arcade. (And by ‘he’ I mean Thomas. HA!)
They both had a blast.
Birch wished he could play Space Invaders too.
Afterward we took the party to Burger Bach and were lucky not to have to wait for a table!
I had a burger and side salad plus a few handfuls of fries from the family bowl.
Waiting for Mazen at home I had a cupcake from the new Vivi’s Cake and Candy (the same concept as Sweethaus with a re-branding, thank goodness the buttercream lives on!) It was actually leftover from a party, and I was a little worried he wouldn’t like the coconut “sprinkles” on top and he made a point to come up to me and say “that coconut was actually quite good.” LOL – I didn’t like coconut until I was in college!
Bedtime snuggles! [This robe is the warmest, coziest thing! You must own for winter!]
On Saturday morning I was up and at ’em for my workout class. Thomas bought some goodies from Albemarle Bread Co, and I had half a muffin with PB before I left.
I brought my second cup of coffee and my shower stuff with me because I had post-workout brunch plans with some girls from class!
We went to The Bebedero for brunch. I hadn’t been to the new space (above Whiskey Jar) and it was great!
Passion fruit mimosa for this girl!
We shared a chips and guac (the BEST chips!)
And I had the Bebedero twist on Eggs Benedict!
The rest of Saturday looked like this. Lots of floor time and hanging out with my boys. Birch took a THREE HOUR nap! If you’ve seen my Instagram Stories, you know he’s been rolling onto his tummy to sleep. While this has been a little stressful given the SIDS discussion, it’s also been awesome because he’s sleeping so much better. He’s in just a sleep sack now and out of the Merlin. I’ll do a full Birch update soon!
(^^My bootie slippers!)
Saturday afternoon Thomas took his dad to the UVA game and then his parents came over for a casual dinner. They love their Birchie Boy!
We kept it simple with rotisserie chicken, green beans, kale salad, and cornbread I made from the Arrowhead Mills mix.
Little B joined us at the table! (More on the high chair soon…)
For a late-night snack (late night = 9pm), I made a little milk shake with Breyers Vanilla, milk, chocolate chips and granola. It was amazing! Thomas and I have been watching the series The Affair through Showtime via Hulu. It’s really good!
On Sunday morning we had lots of snuggles, more bran muffins with eggs, and a full day of soccer! Thomas played in the morning, and I went to women’s league in the afternoon! SO HAPPY to be back!
Haha, Mazen’s such a smart boy, already reminding you guys of his half-birthday! š I never even celebrated mine!
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I am definitely not an expert! But I read somewhere that if a baby is strong enough to roll over, that it was ok for them to flip and sleep on their tummy as long as you laid them down on their back. There was no stopping my now 8 month old from rolling when she could. I just use a sleep sack like you do so she can use her arms to readjust if she rolls on her face…..That being said I also have an owlet sock and breathing monitor camera on her haha!
Yes, I quickly realized there was no way I could keep flipping him. It makes me a little nervous this young, but he’s been able to move his head and use his arms for months – he just can’t quite ROLL back over.
Good morning! Are you worried about B and SIDS because he is now rolling on his tummy? From what I remember, our pediatrician always said that the tummy sleeping risk is only associated before they roll on their own. You have nothing to worry about if he is strong enough to roll on his tummy himself. As always, check with your doc! But I say HOORAY FOR BETTER SLEEP! Donāt flip him over, and just work and work at helping him roll tummy to back (just so he wonāt feel āstuckā.) Blessings to you! You are a great mom!
I had heard the same, but he can’t quite go from tummy to back so that was my concern. We are working on it though, and I’m no longer flipping him back. He slept the last two nights 100% on tummy. He clearly prefers it!
What drinks did the other ladies have at brunch?? they look quite good!
Look at that smile on Birchie! Grandparent love is awesome!
I forgot the name of the drink but it was kind of like a beer bloody mary – spiced and smoked! I’m not sure I would have liked it š
Thomasā parents holding hands in the picture with Birch… <3
I noticed the same thing- so sweet!
Both of Kath’s sons have really lucked out in the grandparent and extended grandparent department!
Thomas and his father are twins!
Ooh! Looks like our high chair! The Stokke Steps one? We also had the grey bouncer that clicked into the top so baby could sit with us and rest at dinner- I love it so much and now itās a great big kid seat.
I donāt think you need to worry about SIDS! I was told when they roll over on their own they can stay on their tummies. Just always put them down on their backs first. š
I just got a rotisserie chicken this morning at Whole Foods. We go on vacay on Wednesday and I think itās the easiest thing ever for 2 simple nights of dinners!
It’s the OXO Tot Sprout Chair : )
Your boys are very cute! Super strong genes between Thomas and his dad!
What do you do when Birch is sleeping longer? Sorry to be personal. I have a similar aged baby and she is not sleeping longer stretches and actually did a 7pm-6a a couple nights ago. I was lying in bed completely engorged, not able to sleep but didnāt want to wake her up or go pump.
The 10 hour nights are rough!! I have one of these silicone pumps that I keep in my nightstand. If I need to, I use it to pull milk off the top. I can get like 3 ounces and still have plenty left – ouch! I just leave it on my nightstand from 5am to 7 or so and then take it to the fridge and use it as a bottle. Hopefully after a few weeks my body will adjust.
We have the oxo sprout chair and I wanted to warn you about a design flaw that can lead to super gross things growing inside the tray. The underside has spots where water can get in, just from normal washing, and you have to undo all 10+ screws to open it up and clean it out regularly or things will grow in it (look on amazon for pictures of it). I looked into buying a new tray and could not find one. I had heard there was a clip on for the top of the tray and also could not find that (nothing on OXO’s website). For as expensive as it is, I have found it to be very poorly designed and kind of loathe it as a high chair. The only thing holding me back from trashing it is because it was so expensive and at some point I can use it as a regular chair for my toddler. But I already plan on getting a new, different one, for whenever we have no. 2.
I am aware that there is some gunk inside, but since they donāt eat on that Iām not terribly worried about it. I really loved it as a high chair, but I also donāt know what new models are now on the market.